Student: But why do we have to learn the word tenacious? I mean, are we supposed to go out in the world and say to people ‘I was really tenacious, meaning I wouldn’t quit’?
Teacher: But honey, you could just say ‘I was really tenacious’ and people will know exactly what you mean.
Student: I mean people who aren’t in this class.
[pause]
Teacher: Other people know this word too.
Student: Really?
Teacher: I did not invent the word “tenacious.”
Student: Oh.

Okay, it’s only funny in the sense of “makes you really angry about the achievement gap.” But it’s all I’ve got this morning.

This amused me, anyway– I mentioned that I might have the flu in my journal, and a representative from Roche (the drug company!) sent me a get well note in my LJ message box, complete with suggestions on getting a flu vaccine, and treating my flu with various antivirals. I like, seriously? You guys seriously troll LJ looking for people complaining of flu symptoms? That’s some hardcore direct marketing, right there!

Hey cuz… I’ve got it too… something funny? Hummm.
Here’s some irreverent minister humor for you-
I was serving communion to a group of teens at a retreat, tearing off pieces of bread and handing them to each individual to dip in the cup. I stopped in front of a sweet girl and tore a piece that seemed quite large. She looked surprised and said, “Oh my God!” I replied, “Yes, the body of Christ.” We had trouble keeping the giggles down for the rest of the service.

Funny, but sad: My folks sent me an email about the forthcoming income tax rebates due to the poor economy. It included exhortations not to spend the money on oil because then it goes to the Middle East, and not to spend it on clothing because then it goes to Thailand, and not to spend it on good cars because then it goes to Japan.

The conclusion? Spend it on hookers and beer, both of which are American industries.